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Who can sponsor a refugee?

These people or groups can sponsor a refugee:

Sponsorship agreement holders: These groups have a formal

agreement with the department to sponsor refugees.
Groups of five: This is a group of five or more Canadian citizens
or permanent residents who live in the community where the
refugees will settle.
Community sponsors: This is an organization, an association or
a corporation based in the community where the refugees will
settle.

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 You can find out more about each group in the Guide to the Private
Sponsorship of Refugees Program.

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